New regulation of Residential Indoor Wood Burning effective September 15, 2022

Effective September 15, 2022. Every person who discharges, or causes, permits or allows the discharge of an air contaminant into the environment from a residential indoor wood-burning appliance in the Metro Vancouver region must register and comply with Best Burning Practices as set out in Schedule A & B of Bylaw 1303.

For more information please go to the MetroVancouver website. and the Schedule A & B of Bylaw 1303

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Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Rebate

BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province of British Columbia have partnered to bring you a comprehensive offering of rebates to make energy-efficient upgrades in your home. 

If you’ve completed upgrades to your home and are ready to apply for your rebate(s), fill out the application form now.

Do you want to know more about your siding on the exterior wall?

Do you want to know more about your vinyl/wood/fibre cement siding on the exterior wall? Here is a very good resources website for you. https://sidingauthority.com/ 

For example, if you have a wood siding exterior wall. The above website will tell you about:

Wood siding, or “cladding”, is natural, attractive material used to cover and protect the exterior of a house.

Some siding is designed for vertical installation, in a board-and-batten style. Others, such as shingles, clapboards, or shakes are installed horizontally. In North America, cedar and redwood are the most preferred types of wood used for siding.

The best wood siding options include 7 types of wood as well as 7 different styles and installation methods.

• Why Wood?
• 7 Styles of Wood Siding
  • Lap
  • Drop Channel
  • Tongue and Groove
  • Split Logs
  • Board and Batten
  • Shake
  • Shingle
  • [Poll] What Style Do You Prefer?
• 7 Types of Wood Commonly Used for Siding
  • Cypress
  • Redwood
  • Cedar
  • Fir
  • Spruce
  • Pine
  • Engineered Wood
  • [Poll] What Type Do You Prefer?
• Pros and Cons of Wood Siding
• How to Choose
• Cost Per Square Foot Installed
• Installation
• What Maintenance is Required?

For more information on siding, you may go to the front page of https://sidingauthority.com/ 

Revive your house with one of these popular home exterior paint choices. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/most-popular-exterior-paint-colors/

How to repair the rotten facia board and wood siding: https://youtu.be/naA3wkHJeWM

CHOA owner's seminars

The Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA) has many seminars/webinars of education programs. Here is the link to register upcoming education program. You may archive the webinars & Youtube videos too. https://choa.bc.ca/resources/webinars/

Greater Vancouver Home Sales from Jan 2008 to August 2021

For more analysis please visit https://vured.blogspot.com/2021/08/?m=0

and  https://www.rebgv.org/market-watch/monthly-market-report/

The pH and alkalinity of the Metro Vancouver drinking water

Effective June 7, 2021, to protect copper pipes and hot water tanks in buildings, Metro Vancouver increases the pH and alkalinity of the region’s drinking water through the use of natural minerals. This increase will:

• Reduce the release of copper from pipes in buildings caused by low pH in the region’s water;
• Reduce leaks in pipes caused by copper corrosion;
• Help preserve the lifespan of pipes and hot water tanks; and
• Reduce green stains on tubs, sinks, and grout.
  

Metro Vancouver currently delivers water with a pH of 7.7, which is compliant with Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, which range from 7 to 10.5. Adjusting the pH is an existing key component of Metro Vancouver’s water treatment process because our untreated source water is naturally slightly acidic.

Increasing the pH to a target range of 8.3 to 8.5 will make the water less corrosive. To help improve the stability of the target pH level in the water transmission and distribution pipes, the alkalinity will be doubled to about 20 mg/L (expressed as calcium carbonate) using natural minerals. Alkalinity is a measure of the buffering capacity of the water to neutralize acids and bases to help maintain a stable pH level. These changes might prompt some water users such as health care facilities and breweries to adjust and calibrate their operations to the change in pH and alkalinity.

Metro Vancouver will continue to deliver high-quality drinking water throughout the region that tastes and smells the same.

http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/water/engagement/projects-and-initiatives/corrosion-control-program/Pages/default.aspx

Daniel Leung Building Inspection Services - Inspection Price List

Inspection Services for Apartment, Townhouse,  House & Commercial Building

Types of Property Inspections: Pre-purchase Inspection is an assessment of existing physical conditions for your prospective house. A comprehensive inspection report of over 100 major exterior and interior terms: including Roof/Attic, Exterior/Interior features, Structure/Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Electrical, Heating/Cooling, Plumbing/Sanitary and Built-in Appliances. Pre-listing Inspection helps a homeowner identify troublesome areas of a property to make improvements before it is listed on the market. New House Completion Inspection is an assessment of a newly completed house. The report will inform the developer or builder of any discovered defects to be rectified before the new owner moves in. Commercial Property Inspection is a general assessment of your current/prospective commercial/industrial property (or any type of non-residential building).

Property Inspection Reports: Clients are invited to the walkthrough after inspection, during which verbal comments and responses to concerns are provided. The positive and negative features of the property are presented, all photos and a list of suggested repairs and upgrades will be emailed to the client on the next day. Over 50 pages of the comprehensive, professionally written report, consisting of colour photos that outline all observations and maintenance recommendations, will be provided on the next working day or later.

About Daniel Leung AScT, CHI, Licensed Home Inspector #47470

Certifications

British Columbia Licensed Home Inspector #47470

Certified Home Inspector (CHI) in British Columbia

Applied Science Technologist (AScT) in British Columbia since 1993

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) in Ontario, 1991-2003

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
BCIT courses: Building Inspection I, II, and III; Servicing Residential Hydronic Heating, and  Building Envelope Performance
Carson Dunlop Weldon Commercial Building Inspection Course

ASTM Training on E2018-08 Property Condition Assessments

EPA  AHERA Building Inspector Training 

Professional Affiliations
Member of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC)

Experience
Over 40 years of experience in building inspection, construction materials testing, heating/cooling system maintenance, water pollution control, swimming pool maintenance, geotechnical engineering and radiation safety. Serving Metro Vancouver since 1992.
Part-time Instructor of House Inspection courses for Vancouver School Board, UFCW 247 Training Centre, Langara College and BCIT since 2008.

Board Member of ASTTBC Property Inspection Certification Board since 2017.

Languages
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Impartial Service
Our company is not associated with any developer, realtor, contractor, renovator or repair business.

Price List All rates are subject to 5% Goods & Services Tax

Basic Fees:

Inspection services for apartment                                  $400 per first 1,000 sq. ft.

Inspection services for townhouse & single house        $600 per first 2,000 sq. ft.

Additional 500 sq. ft. floor area or portion                $100 per 500 sq. ft. or portion

 

Fees For Additional Services (If Any):

Inspection services for apartment roof and/or mechanical room $100 per apartment building

Inspection services for crawl space  $100 per crawl space

Additional kitchen other than the main kitchen with wok kitchen $100 per additional kitchen

Travelling time to West Van., North Van., Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey & Delta  $50 per 2-way

Travelling time to Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission, Langley, Abbotsford & Lions Bay  $100 per 2-way

Travelling time to Chilliwack & Squamish  $150 per 2-way

Travelling time to Victoria & Whistler  $200 per 2-way

Further inspection/visit requested by the client (minimum 2 hours)  $200 per hour

Commercial Property Inspection Fees:

Under 1,000 square feet  at  $1,000 (Minimum charge)

Additional fee $100 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion

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